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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.78, 336.48 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.78, 336.48 and 160.89 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.78 : 336.48 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.78/336.48 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.78x = 336.48 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.78x = 54,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,136.27/243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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